Misery Poster

Misery (1990)

"Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive."

7.7/10 1h 47m Nov 30, 1990
Drama Thriller

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

Back to Home
More Movies
Login to add to watchlist and write reviews for this amazing movie!

Movie Details

Original Title Misery
Original Language EN
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $61,300,000
Status Released
Popularity 3.7

Cast

Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes
Popularity: 3.5
James Caan
James Caan
Paul Sheldon
Popularity: 2.4
Richard Farnsworth
Richard Farnsworth
Buster
Popularity: 1.3
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
Marcia Sindell
Popularity: 1.5
Frances Sternhagen
Frances Sternhagen
Virginia
Popularity: 1.2
Graham Jarvis
Graham Jarvis
Libby
Popularity: 4.3
Jerry Potter
Jerry Potter
Pete
Popularity: 0.6
Thomas Brunelle
Thomas Brunelle
Anchorman
Popularity: 0.4
June Christopher
June Christopher
Anchorwoman
Popularity: 1.1
Julie Payne
Julie Payne
Reporter #1
Popularity: 0.7
Archie Hahn
Archie Hahn
Reporter #2
Popularity: 0.6
Gregory Snegoff
Gregory Snegoff
Reporter #3
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Director Rob Reiner
Screenplay William Goldman
Producer Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman
Editor Robert Leighton

Production

Castle Rock Entertainment
US
Nelson Entertainment
US

Videos & Trailers

Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
Featurette
God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene
God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene
Clip
The Cockadoodie Car
The Cockadoodie Car
Clip
I'm Your Number One Fan!
I'm Your Number One Fan!
Clip
Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)
Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)
Featurette
"It's For The Best"
"It's For The Best"
Clip

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Posters
Poster Image
Poster Image
Poster Image

Keywords

based on novel or book nurse psychopath colorado car crash author slasher psychological thriller torture obsessed fan blizzard bedridden psycho lunatic female psychopath claustrophobic abducted obssesive fan rural setting crazy

Reviews from TMDB

CinemaSerf 7/10
Mar 4, 2025

In a wintery Colorado, acclaimed author “Sheldon” (James Caan) comes off the road only to be luckily (we think!) saved by the timely intervention of “Annie” (Kathy Bates) who just happens to be a nurse. More than that, she’s a superfan of his work and so makes it clear that his care is a l ... Read more

Similar Movies

Predator 2
Predator 2
1990
6.3
Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown
1997
7.4
The Name of the Rose
The Name of the Rose
1986
7.5
The Wages of Fear
The Wages of Fear
1953
8.0
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
2004
7.7
Saw III
Saw III
2006
6.4
East of Eden
East of Eden
1955
7.5
Rebecca
Rebecca
1940
7.9

Recommended Movies

Stand by Me
Stand by Me
1986
7.9
Dolores Claiborne
Dolores Claiborne
1995
7.3
Adaptation.
Adaptation.
2002
7.4
Psycho
Psycho
1960
8.4
Creepshow 2
Creepshow 2
1987
6.3
The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
8.3
The Mist
The Mist
2007
6.9
Nine Queens
Nine Queens
2000
7.8
Rating
7.7
/10

Based on 4,865 votes

Details
Release Date November 30, 1990
Runtime 1h 47m
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $61,300,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 3.7
Links
IMDb
Where to Watch
Rent
Buy

User Reviews

Be the first to share your thoughts about this movie!